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Ask the Experts: What are some important digital signage content considerations for retail?
March 19, 2009
We asked Alan Douglas, creative director for 2hemispheres, about some of the important content considerations for retail when it comes to digital signage.
read nowAltierre unveils Retail Technology Center
March 18, 2009
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Altierre Corp., a provider of wireless dynamic pricing solutions for retailers, today unveiled a Retail Technology Center at its company…
read nowMicrosoft, Cactus announce Commerce Server 2009
March 18, 2009
LAS VEGAS — Cactus Commerce announced that its partnership with Microsoft Corp. has resulted in the availability of Microsoft Commerce Server 2009. In August…
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Basket-at-once scanning technology exists, but retailers aren't biting
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
RFID-based scanners can massively speed up checkout and cut wait times, but supply chain challenges have prevented adoption.
read nowThe gap between shipping tech, customer expectation
March 17, 2009
E-Commerce Times: Customers want shippers to provide as much information as possible on demand, and the technology exists to provide it, but shippers have…
read nowNRF, Shop.org Partner with Expo TV
March 17, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort to gain more insight into what consumers are feeling, why they make certain decisions and how the economy has changed them…
read noweBay 'cries uncle,' returns to its roots
March 17, 2009
Compete: At Web giant eBay, it's out with the new and in with the old both in terms of corporate strategy and product mix. After trying in vain to remake…
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GestureTek's Cube gesture-based digital signage
GestureTek has announced that it is beginning to roll out its Cube product, which is designed to be a more portable and affordable version of the companyâs…
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Compelling online holiday offers
Customers were influenced by offers like free shipping, flexible return policies, and free gifts with purchase. Newsletters targeted to shopper interests were…
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The economy's impact on shopper habits
Shopping habits have absolutely been affected by the economy. People are shopping less frequently and planning shopping trips in advance - or shopping online.
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Opinion: 12 ways to maximize the customer during a recession
The author of Retail Business Kit for Dummies weighs in with tips on how to get more out of each customer interaction and drive repeat business.
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Tough times drive retailers back to basics
The economy is prompting a number of retailers to drop their experimentation with millennial marketing.
read nowShopYourWay merges Sears, Kmart multichannel experiences
March 15, 2009
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears Holdings Corp. announced the unification of its multichannel services under an initiative dubbed ShopYourWay. Both Sears and…
read nowVirgin Megastore closings mark the end of a retail era
March 15, 2009
Reuters: The planned U.S. closure of the Virgin Megastore chain by mid-June will mark the end of the British music retail invasion. HMV was the first to land…
read nowLawmakers consider automatic recall warnings at the checkout
March 15, 2009
Los Angeles Times: With more food recalls happening weekly, consumer advocates, supermarket chains and legislators are exploring better ways to stop the sale…
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Capturx solutions for merchandising
Capturx helps teams more efficiently plan, execute and track store resets and merchandising. Using Capturx for Autodesk Design Review, planning and…
watch nowSears aims to be more interactive
March 12, 2009
Chicago Sun-Times: Sears' new president of home electronics, Karen Austin, wants to take advantage of Circuit City's demise by giving Sears shoppers more…
read nowTeen retailers shut down concept stores, focus on main brand
March 12, 2009
Wall Street Journal: As recently as last year, retail concept stores were all the rage in the teen apparel business. These shops, offering the feel and prices…
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